Remote Machining Cost & DFM Engineer

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Xometry, a leading digital manufacturing marketplace, seeks an experienced engineer to analyze CAD models and drawings, assess manufacturability, and provide DFM feedback to support accurate quoting.

You will calculate costs across materials, machining hours, and post-processing, document calculations for the Sales team, and help drive quote quality and process automation. Fluent English required; remote work in the US.

Qualifications

• Requires higher technical education in mechanical/manufacturing disciplines.
• 6+ years of metalworking or mechanical engineering experience.
• Expert knowledge of machining and fabrication processes (turning, milling, CNC, EDM, laser/waterjet, sheet metal, welding).
• Understanding of post-processing methods (polishing, heat treatment, coatings, painting).
• Knowledge of materials properties across metals, plastics, composites.
• English level B2+.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and CAD models to assess manufacturability for quoting.
• Calculate manufacturing costs (materials, machining hours, post-processing).
• Provide recommendations on manufacturing processes to optimize quotes.
• Document and transfer calculations to Sales/Commercial teams.
• Review 3D models and 2D drawings for quoting and manufacturability feedback.
• Organize RFQs and clarify details with Sales and Engineering teams.
• Maintain quote databases and ensure timely updates.
• Deliver high-quality and accurate quotes ideally within 1–2 working hours.
• Support process automation initiatives and workflow optimization.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Tooling & fixture design

Manufacturing processes expertise

Coatings and heat treatment

Labor intensity and manufacturability

CAM programming for CNC

Education

Higher technical education (Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar)

Tools

CAD/CAM

CRM

Cloud systems

Job description

Xometry, a leading digital manufacturing marketplace, seeks an experienced engineer to analyze CAD models and drawings, assess manufacturability, and provide DFM feedback to support accurate quoting.

You will calculate costs across materials, machining hours, and post-processing, document calculations for the Sales team, and help drive quote quality and process automation. Fluent English required; remote work in the US.